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New mobile kitchen presented through Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Munro of Lane End, Caldy
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New mobile kitchen presented through Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Munro of Lane End, Caldy
New mobile kitchen presented through Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Munro of Lane End, Caldy, Merseyside, by Mr Hendon Chubb of West Orange, New Jersey, to Birkenhead for work among the Rescue Squads. Its capable of providing 500 hot meals an is operated by members of the WVS.
Rescue Squad members working in a blitzed area in the town are seen with the Mayor (councillor WER Short) and Mr and Mrs Munro having a cup of tea after the presentation.
At this time, June 1941, Merseyside had been suffering badly from The Liverpool Blitz, German air raids.
Picture taken 27th June 1941
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Liverpool Echo
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Berkenhead
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21900687
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1941 Canteen Merseyside Mobile
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This print captures a significant moment in history during the Second World War. The image showcases the unveiling of a new mobile kitchen, generously presented by Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Munro of Lane End, Caldy, Merseyside. This remarkable contraption was gifted to Birkenhead for their dedicated work among the Rescue Squads amidst the devastating Liverpool Blitz. Operated by members of the Women's Voluntary Service (WVS), this innovative mobile kitchen had the capacity to provide 500 hot meals to those affected by war. In this snapshot, we witness Rescue Squad members diligently working in a blitzed area alongside esteemed guests such as Mayor Councillor WER Short and Mr and Mrs Munro. The scene exudes resilience and camaraderie as everyone takes a well-deserved break over cups of tea after the presentation ceremony. It is June 1941, a time when Merseyside bore witness to relentless German air raids that left scars on both its landscape and people's lives. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how communities came together during times of conflict, offering support and sustenance to those who needed it most. Preserved through time, this picture stands testament to humanity's unwavering spirit even in the face of adversity.
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